Experts: U.S. Economic Data ‘Generally Positive’
U.S. economic data released this week was generally positive. New home construction and home sales improved at the end of Q2. Leading indicators showed positive momentum for the U.S....
General Motors Names Omar Vargas VP and Head of Global Public Policy
DETROIT – General Motors named Omar Vargas as vice president and head of Global Public Policy, effective Aug. 1.
Vargas was most recently senior vice president and chief Government Affairs officer...
Languishing to Flourishing: Re-Evaluating Your Career Post-Pandemic
Prior to the spring of 2021, there wasn’t an easily identifiable way to label the feeling that nearly everyone has experienced at some point during the pandemic: Languishing.
Languishing is the...
Matrix Uses Drive-Through Job Fair to Attract Candidates
Yvonne Winn of Detroit spent the last 34 years tending her cash register in the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit, and she was looking for a new career path.
The...
Davenport Plans Return to ‘A New Normal’ For Fall Semester
Davenport University officials announced Thursday they plan to offer in-person classes, on-campus social activities and a more traditional campus environment when school resumes in the fall.
MERCANTILE BANK OF MICHIGAN ANNOUNCES DONATION OF DOWNTOWN IONIA BUILDING TO IONIA COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Mercantile Bank of Michigan today announced it will donate its historic downtown Ionia building, located at 302 W. Main Street to the Ionia Community Library. Mercantile Bank continues to...
Biden Signs Relief Package; White House Says Stimulus Checks on the Way
President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief legislation into law Thursday, just hours before his first nationally televised address.
Recent Developments in Space Arena Bring Opportunities for Michigan Aerospace & Defense Industry
The United States Space Force banner prominently appeared next to the banners of the other service branches during the presentation of colors at the inauguration of President Joe Biden...
Jeff Bezos Stepping Down as Amazon CEO
Jeff Bezos is stepping down as the CEO of Amazon, though he's expected to remain as the company's executive chair.
Facebook ‘Cowboys’ Debate Ends in Understanding at Sheriff’s Office
Two Facebook friends engaged in a debate about police conduct and racial justice decided to go to the source, and met with the Livingston County Sheriff to try to understand each other.
Beaumont, Aurora Health Merger Could Create $17 Billion System
Two of the biggest health systems in the Midwest have resumed merger talks that could produce a $17 billion company. The talks were interrupted by the COVID-19 crisis.
Nessel to Police: Consider ‘Good Faith’ Efforts of Businesses to Provide Masks
With face masks difficult to come by, Attorney General Dana Nessel is asking law enforcement officials to go easy on businesses who can't yet comply with the order to provide masks to employees.
Bedrock, other Detroit landlords light up buildings to honor essential workers
With the massive shifts occurring daily with COVID-19, businesses of all sizes are learning to adjust, to change how they work, how they give back to their communities and...
Trump: ‘Very tough two weeks’ coming in COVID-19 battle
The number of cases and, more importantly, the number of deaths from the coronavirus are expected to rise, prompting President Donald Trump to say the next two weeks are going to be "very tough."
Entrepreneur comes up with new way to sell, track ticket sales
If Jennyfer Crawford sees a problem, she is just the kind of small-business owner and proponent to come up with a solution.
Snack Brands Kar’s Nuts and Sanders Merge
Many people love the combination of chocolate and nuts. Now that delicious duo has come together in a true business sense with the merger of the Kar’s Nuts and...
The Youth Perspective – Social media update from a 17-year-old
There is little question that communication has revolutionized various groups of people all over the world.
Everything I Know About Effective Communication I Learned from My Dog
You can have the best ideas in the world, but they are no use to you or your company if you can’t express your thoughts clearly and persuasively.
For over...
Six Steps to Master Fear of Failure
What irrational fears are getting in the way of your work? Your relationships? Your family?
Embrace Change and See Your Company Grow
Once we can get past the fact that everything is in a constant flux of change, we can begin our journey to tomorrow.